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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or greater Processeur : Intel i5 Quad-Core Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 4000 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

The Rewinder

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Released September 9, 2021
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (35 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 7,337 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
12,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are enchanted by the pixel-art time-loop puzzles, with nearly every mention of the story glowing. Yet, a handful of quirks in the UI nudge the post-release buzz just below the launch-day shine.

What it's about: The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.

In-game

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« Nicely done ! I recommend if you're interested in : - Chinese ghost stories and lore - Gorgeous pixel art and chinese painting - Fair but sometimes challenging puzzles - The timeline alteration mechanic (fixing the past) »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« This game has several real-time action sequences implemented in a 2D point-n-click engine; a horrifying, criminal design choice. Don't buy this unless you're willing and able to grind past those. The rest of the game is great! »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Nice stroytelling with replay value to get all endings~ »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Just like call of duty theatre mode... but with rewinds, and Light. »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played
« Not a fan of asian mythology and stories, but still enjoyed the game. Interesting 'time altering' mechanic, but feel like it's not used at its full potential. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Besides the absolutely gorgeous art and sound design this game is lovely to play. The story and world building is very interesting and intruiging. I really got attached to the characters, I could empathize with them and their stories. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Found it boring for the most part. Guess you can't trust the reviews. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« :/ beautiful music, hard to get all achievement »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Linear story with shallow depths, I have a deeper solitude with death, no change of heart, try else. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Not recommending to Koreans. Good translation is very important in this game, and the only translation done by a user was pretty nice but not good enough for me. I'm gonna try again playing when official Korean translation comes out. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Amazing little game! Good puzzles! Localization needs work though ... the names are atrocious »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played

In players' words

« Nicely done ! I recommend if you're interested in : - Chinese ghost stories and lore - Gorgeous pixel art and chinese painting - Fair but sometimes challenging puzzles - The timeline alteration mechanic (fixing the past) »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Found it boring for the most part. Guess you can't trust the reviews. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« This game has several real-time action sequences implemented in a 2D point-n-click engine; a horrifying, criminal design choice. Don't buy this unless you're willing and able to grind past those. The rest of the game is great! »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« :/ beautiful music, hard to get all achievement »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Nice stroytelling with replay value to get all endings~ »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Linear story with shallow depths, I have a deeper solitude with death, no change of heart, try else. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Just like call of duty theatre mode... but with rewinds, and Light. »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played
« Not recommending to Koreans. Good translation is very important in this game, and the only translation done by a user was pretty nice but not good enough for me. I'm gonna try again playing when official Korean translation comes out. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Not a fan of asian mythology and stories, but still enjoyed the game. Interesting 'time altering' mechanic, but feel like it's not used at its full potential. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Amazing little game! Good puzzles! Localization needs work though ... the names are atrocious »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Besides the absolutely gorgeous art and sound design this game is lovely to play. The story and world building is very interesting and intruiging. I really got attached to the characters, I could empathize with them and their stories. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
52 % pos · n=25
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=25
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=11
Content / longevity
40 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
20 % pos · n=5
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay251366
Story / writing252014
Graphics / art161600
Audio / music111100
Content / longevity5203
Interface / UX5104
Performance1001
Value for money1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.3 h.

<2h
85 % (n=13)
2-10h
87 % (n=312)
10-25h
97 % (n=71)
>25h
80 % (n=5)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jun 2025 : 94% positive94JunJul 2025 : 83% positive83JulAug 2025 : 89% positive89AugOct 2025 : 88% positive88OctNov 2025 : 85% positive85NovDec 2025 : 83% positive83DecJan 2026 : 89% positive89JanFeb 2026 : 86% positive86FebApr 2026 : 89% positive89AprMay 2026 : 91% positive91MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 91% positive91Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€3.87€6.30€8.74€11.17€13.61€4.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 27, 2026 · All-time low: €4.99 (Jul 27, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

8,8 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 29 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 55 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • The story shines brightest: 20 positive mentions out of 25 reviews that touch on it.
  • Graphics steal the spotlight, all 16 mentions landing squarely in praise.
  • Audio wraps the adventure seamlessly, with every one of the 11 mentions calling it a strength.
  • A short but sweet experience: more than 85% of players under 2 hours still rate it highly.

Weaknesses

  • UI frustrations fester: 4 negative mentions out of 5 total.
  • Content leaves some hungry: 3 negative remarks out of 5.
  • Performance stumbles early: the single negative mention in 401 reviews points to a stutter at launch.

Who is it for?

Fans of story-driven puzzle adventures with pixel-art charm will find their match here. Casual players seeking a bite-sized, atmospheric experience should dive in.

Is The Rewinder worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 7,337 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: The story shines brightest. Current price: 12,49€.

Verdict

The Rewinder’s time-loop magic and artistry earn it overwhelming praise, though post-release tweaks could polish the edges. For those who adore narrative-driven puzzles, it’s a rare gem worth the time.

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